Crossword answer
SPICE
5 letters · Used for 32 different clues · 42 appearances · Last seen USA Today, August 1, 2026
Letter pattern
SPICE
Clues that lead to SPICE
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Turmeric or ginger5USA TodayAug 1, 2026
Variety in life (for girls?)5Evening StandardJun 21, 2026
Seasoning5Daily ExpressMay 13, 2026
Black pepper, for example5Puzzle PageApr 16, 2026
Valuable commodity in "Dune"5New York TimesMar 21, 2026
___ Girls, "Wannabe" group who seem like they may be suited to selling treats at a bake sale, with a name that is a flavor enhancer5Daily ThemedMar 2, 2026
Flavouring5Evening StandardFeb 14, 2026
An additive used in hospices5Evening StandardJan 15, 2026
Zesty enhancement5NewsdayJan 1, 2026
___ Girls, "Wannabe" band with "Posh" and "Scary," whose name might supply the "rocks" for your drink5Daily ThemedDec 1, 2025
Mostly cold, can give a hot effect5Evening StandardOct 29, 2025
Food enlivener5New York TimesOct 19, 2025
As used in making pies around Christmas, initially?5Evening StandardAug 28, 2025
Curry or nutmeg5NewsdayAug 6, 2025
Source of extra interest5NewsdayMay 10, 2025
___ Girls, girl group of "Wannabe" fame that ruled every '90s sleep-over playlist5Daily ThemedJan 18, 2025
Much-sought-after commodity in "Dune"5New York TimesJan 3, 2025
"___ World," musical comedy film ... and an ingredient to make a traditional Thanksgiving dessert5Daily ThemedNov 28, 2024
Posh seasoning?5Evening StandardSep 3, 2024
"Sugar, ___, and everything nice" (ingredients to concoct the Powerpuff Girls)5Daily ThemedFeb 25, 2024
Flavor enhancer in the kitchen, like cumin5Daily ThemedFeb 11, 2024
Pumpkin ___, iconic autumn flavor blend with a zesty scent that's an ingredient in a popular Starbucks latte5Daily ThemedNov 26, 2023
Nutmeg, say5Evening StandardNov 8, 2023
It tastes a bit special with something cold5Evening StandardNov 8, 2023
Cloves, cinnamon, or cumin, e.g.5Daily ThemedOct 7, 2023
Pies can include top flavouring5Evening StandardApr 25, 2023
Such girls make for variety in life5Evening StandardMar 1, 2023
A tasteful hospice - no useless house!5Evening StandardDec 13, 2022
"Sugar, ___, and everything nice"5Daily ThemedFeb 5, 2022
Nutmeg, for example5Evening StandardDec 29, 2021
Cloves, cinnamon, cumin, and so on5Daily ThemedNov 7, 2021
Posh flavouring?5Evening StandardJul 9, 2019
About SPICE in crosswords
SPICE is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 42 times in our database across 32 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Turmeric or ginger” in the USA Today crossword on August 1, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
BILESOlympic gymnast with five moves named for her
AERIEHome for an eagle
OSAGEGreat Plains nation
PEARLOyster's gem
CUTUPSnip into pieces (3,2)
PEKOETea variety
PISTESki-slope
OASISCamel's watering hole
APPLEGift from a teacher's pet
LANGE"Tootsie" Oscar winner Jessica
IDSAY"My guess is ..."
GLAADHappy-sounding advocacy grp.
HOSEDSwindled
ENEMYCheetah, to Wonder Woman
Every appearance of SPICE (42)
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Aug 1, 2026
Turmeric or ginger · USA Today · 46 Across
Jun 21, 2026
Variety in life (for girls?) · Evening Standard · 26 Down
May 13, 2026
Seasoning · Daily Express · 17 Down
Apr 16, 2026
Black pepper, for example · Puzzle Page · 16 Down
Mar 21, 2026
Valuable commodity in "Dune" · New York Times · 25 Down
Feb 14, 2026
Flavouring · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Jan 15, 2026
An additive used in hospices · Evening Standard · 13 Down
Jan 1, 2026
Zesty enhancement · Newsday · Down
Dec 1, 2025
___ Girls, "Wannabe" band with "Posh" and "Scary," whose name might supply the "rocks" for your drink · Daily Themed · 35 Across
Oct 29, 2025
Mostly cold, can give a hot effect · Evening Standard · 1 Down
Oct 19, 2025
Food enlivener · New York Times · 1 Down
Aug 28, 2025
As used in making pies around Christmas, initially? · Evening Standard · 6 Across
Aug 6, 2025
Curry or nutmeg · Newsday · Across
Jun 8, 2025
Seasoning · Evening Standard · 13 Down
May 10, 2025
Source of extra interest · Newsday · Across
Feb 13, 2025
Flavouring · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Jan 18, 2025
___ Girls, girl group of "Wannabe" fame that ruled every '90s sleep-over playlist · Daily Themed · 17 Across
Jan 3, 2025
Much-sought-after commodity in "Dune" · New York Times · 47 Across
Nov 28, 2024
"___ World," musical comedy film ... and an ingredient to make a traditional Thanksgiving dessert · Daily Themed · 42 Down
Sep 3, 2024
Posh seasoning? · Evening Standard · 26 Down
Feb 25, 2024
"Sugar, ___, and everything nice" (ingredients to concoct the Powerpuff Girls) · Daily Themed · 12 Down
Feb 11, 2024
Flavor enhancer in the kitchen, like cumin · Daily Themed · 38 Across
Nov 8, 2023
It tastes a bit special with something cold · Evening Standard · 1 Down
Nov 8, 2023
Nutmeg, say · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Oct 7, 2023
Cloves, cinnamon, or cumin, e.g. · Daily Themed · 15 Across
Apr 25, 2023
Pies can include top flavouring · Evening Standard · 26 Down
Mar 1, 2023
Such girls make for variety in life · Evening Standard · 26 Down
Dec 13, 2022
A tasteful hospice - no useless house! · Evening Standard · 13 Down
Feb 5, 2022
"Sugar, ___, and everything nice" · Daily Themed · 5 Down
Dec 29, 2021
Nutmeg, for example · Evening Standard · 27 Down
Nov 7, 2021
Cloves, cinnamon, cumin, and so on · Daily Themed · 7 Down
Apr 28, 2021
Variety in life (for girls?) · Evening Standard · 26 Down
Oct 20, 2020
Flavouring · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Sep 1, 2020
An additive used in hospices · Evening Standard · 13 Down
May 7, 2020
Mostly cold, can give a hot effect · Evening Standard · 1 Down
Jan 21, 2020
As used in making pies around Christmas, initially? · Evening Standard · 6 Across
Nov 13, 2019
Nutmeg, say · Evening Standard · 26 Down
Jul 9, 2019
Posh flavouring? · Evening Standard · 6 Across
Mar 22, 2019
Seasoning · Evening Standard · 13 Down
Jun 13, 2018
Posh seasoning? · Evening Standard · 26 Down